7.08.010 License – Required.
A.
1. Dogs over four months of age that are kept or harbored within the city are required to have a license.
2. Before a license is issued for any dog, the owner must certify under penalty of perjury that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies. A certification of vaccination signed by an accredited veterinarian, and showing that the vaccination does not expire prior to the expiration date of the license, must be provided upon request.
B. Licenses and license renewals may be obtained from the Bellingham-Whatcom County humane society or one of its properly licensed agencies.
C. Pet shops, veterinarians, kennels, pet grooming businesses and pet supply stores may, at the discretion of the Bellingham-Whatcom County humane society, obtain permission to operate a dog licensing agency. Such agencies may retain $1.00 of the license fee per license or renewal processed. The remainder of all fees collected shall be remitted to the humane society, along with a completed licensing form for each dog.
D. Dangerous, potentially dangerous, hybrids, wolves, guard and attack dogs shall be licensed or registered solely by the Bellingham-Whatcom County humane society. [Ord. 10468 § 2, 1993].